The Research Committee continues to inspire members to read about and research the topics that impact teaching and learning. The Kappan Magazine with its discussion guides provide a great springboard for the research committee. Additionally, the topics offer opportunities for rich membership conversations. AU-PDK members participated in a series of robust discussions during chapter meetings. Some of the topics included:
Members are encouraged to review information at the following websites to help gather additional ideas for research:
- What is the impact of technology on Student learning?
- How have Student Learning Objectives in the state of Maryland impacted student learning and achievement?
- How are our students performing with the new test Partnerships in Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC)?
- What are schools doing to prepare students for this new test? Will teaching Common Core prepare students to think critically and be creative problem solvers?
- What is the public saying about our schools? What can we learn from the results of the Gallup Poll? How can we use this data to improve our schools?
- What is the current status of teacher education programs in local universities?
- Should our advocacy efforts be focused on providing adequate professional development for all teachers?
- What role does political action play in education?
Members are encouraged to review information at the following websites to help gather additional ideas for research:
- www.commoncoreworks.org
- www.parcconline.org/
- http://pdkintl.org/programs-resources/poll/
- www.pdkpoll.org
